Autobiography of a Yogi
About this book
The autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 - 1952) details his search for a guru, during which he encountered many spiritual leaders and world-renowned scientists. When it was published in 1946 it was the first introduction of many westerners to yoga and meditation.The famous opera singer Amelita Galli-Curci said about the book:"Amazing, true stories of saints and masters of India, blended with priceless superphysical information-much needed to balance the Western material efficiency with Eastern spiritual efficiency-come from the vigorous pen of Paramhansa Yogananda, whose teachings my husband and myself have had the pleasure of studying for twenty years."
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 75915 readers · 567 pages · ≈ 10 h 30 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Autobiography of a Yogi?
About ≈ 10 h 30 m — 567 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Autobiography of a Yogi?
567 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Autobiography of a Yogi?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Autobiography of a Yogi in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Autobiography of a Yogi?
The main characters include Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952), Paramhansa Yogananda (1893-1952), Yogananda Paramhansa (1893-1952).
Where does Autobiography of a Yogi take place?
It is set in India, Calcutta, Himalayas during 1893-1952, 1893-1945.
Who wrote Autobiography of a Yogi?
Yogananda Paramahansa (1893–1952).